Sandakphu & Singalila:-In Darjeeling district, the trek route to Sandakphu starts from a place called Manebhanjan, a small township located at an altitude of 7,054 ft (2,150 m). This is virtually the gateway to Singalila and Sandakphu. Sandakphu is a wonderland for the trekkers. It’s located at an altitude of 11,929ft (i.e. 3,636 meters) in Darjeeling district and on the north west of Darjeeling hill town. This is the summit or the highest point in Singalila range, and is also the highest peak in the state of West Bengal, India. The trek to Sandakphu goes all along the Singalila range. So, why do you think the trekkers from all over the world are so fanatic about Sandakphu and Singalila trek? The answer is simple…. Where else can you see four of the five highest peaks of the world including Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and Lhotse, along with Three Sisters and many other peaks of Nepal, Sikkim, Tibet and Bhutan in one single stretch of snow? Yes, this is what you get to see when you stand on the grounds of Sandakphu. Where else in the world will you be able to walk through the forests of flowering rhododendrons of numerous types, giant magnolias, spruce and wide range of amazing orchids? There are over 600 varieties of orchids in this area, the largest concentration in any single geographical area in the world. You can see them bloom in spring.

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DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI

 Arrive Delhi, meet the assistance in the airport, transfer to the hotel for overnight.
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DAY 02: DELHI-SIGHTSEEING

 Morning after breakfast, Proceed for Sightseeing of Old /New Delhi where you explore the majestic red stone architecture Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandi Chowk, the liveliest old market of Delhi. Or visit Raj Ghat, Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar.  Over Night in Hotel.
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DAY 03: DELHI FLY BAGDOGRA-DRIVE DARJEELING

 Morning after breakfast transfer to the airport, after board the flight for Bagdogra.  After arrival, a drive to Darjeeling, 2130 m above sea level, where we stay at a hotel.
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DAY 04: DARJEELING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

 At about 3:40 AM drive to Tiger Hills, Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, War Memorial – Back to hotel for breakfast – An hour rest and again the second round of Sightseeing  – Tenzing Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Lebong Race course,  Ropeway, Gorkha Stadium, Gorkha  handicraft, Tibetans Refugee center, Tea garden – lunch at hotel or on the way – Japanese Peace Pagoda, Natural History Museum, Ava Art Gallery, Lal Kothi, rock garden and Ganga Maiya Park bare sightseeing spot and can be visited as per the days program – Sightseeing places are dynamically set depending upon the road condition and time factors – it is not possible to visit all the places but the important ones are covered for the satisfaction of guest – Evening free to roam around the any of the hundred nurseries or the Local market area – Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
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DAY 05: DRIVE TO MANEYBHANJANK AND TREK TO MEGHMA. 2,680m), 5 hrs.

 After a drive of about 1½ hrs you begin the trek. The trail passes quite steeply uphill on a good path through evergreen forest and bamboo glades.  You stop for lunch at Chitray (8,284ft/2,525m) where there is a 70-year-old monastery, belonging to the Nyingma-pa sect.  You continue uphill for about 2-3 hours until you reach camp at Meghma. Camp overnight.
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DAY 06: TREK TO KALIPOKHARI. 3,186m). 5-6 hrs.

 From Meghma it is a beautiful walk along a well-defined undulating path with views of Kangchenjunga at every bend.  It is a fairly easy walking day. The path goes past tiny settlements and the little village of Kanyakatta to Kalapokhari. Camp overnight.
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DAY 07: TREK TO SANDAKPHU.3,636m). 5-6 hrs.

 You begin by trekking 4 kms to Kalapokhari.  This is a crystal lake, surrounded by pine trees.  Then you ascend for about another 4 kms as far as Bikhebhanjang (10,978ft/3,346m).  You will now reach the magnolia and rhododendron forests around Sandakphu, from where you will get a magnificent view of some of the world’s most magnificent mountains, including Everest on a clear day, Kangchenjunga and Makalu. Your Trek Leader and support crew will doubtless arrange appropriate festivities in the mess tent! Camp overnight.
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DAY 08: TREK TO MOLLEY. 5-6 hrs. 14km.

 The trail follows along a ridge through chestnut, oak and silver fir, with commanding views of the Himalaya all along the route.  Molley is a small village in the alpine-like forest. Camp overnight.
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DAY 09: TREK TO PHALUT.3,600m. 5hrs. 8km.

 This is a fairly easy walk to the tri-junction of Sikkim, Nepal and Bengal.  This is the main and best viewpoint for the spread of mountains to the north. The afternoon is free to explore or just gaze at the mountains.  Camp overnight.
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DAY 10: TREK TO RAMMAM. 2,560m.5 hrs. 12km

 A gentle walk in a hidden valley, passing through the villages of Gorkhey and Samaden en route.  This is an easy descent, with the weather getting warmer with the decrease in altitude.  There should be orchids and a full range of spring flowers in view. Camp overnight.
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DAY 11: TREK TO RAMBICK. 2,286m.6 hrs. 18km.

For the first 9 km or so this trek is along fairly level paths until Sirkhola, a well-known bird-watching centre.  From here the path begins a gentle gradient down to Rimbick, the largest town in the area.  It is possible to see Darjeeling from the town. Camp overnight.
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DAY 12: END TREK-DRIVE KALIMPONG

 It is a fairly long drive back to Kalimpong, 7-8 hrs, and you will arrive after a lunch stop OVERNIGHT  Hotel.
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DAY 13: KALIMPONG-BAGDOGRA FLY DELHI

 Back by bus via Sevok to Bagdogra.  A domestic flight brings us back to Delhi, scheduled arrival there around 1700 hrs in the afternoon.  Transfer to hotel and dinner.  At around 2200 hrs. we drive back to the Airport, check in to board the late night flight for Home Country/City.

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